Welcome to Spring. Change is in the air, the birds are building their nests and the days are getting longer. It’s not just nature that is changing but the way you will be able to access training courses from us is changing too. We have made some … Read Article about Improvements to the CAS training offer
Archives for March 2017
Bookings now open: Suffolk Volunteering Conference on 25 May 2017
We are now taking bookings for the Suffolk Volunteering Conference 2017 on Thursday 25 May 2017 at Great Barton Village Hall from 9:30am to 3pm £35 (lunch and refreshments provided) About the Suffolk Volunteering Conference Organised by Community … Read Article about Bookings now open: Suffolk Volunteering Conference on 25 May 2017
Evidencing rural need: Parish Profile Reports
Community Action Suffolk’s national body, ACRE, has worked in partnership with local data consultants, OCSI, on the Evidencing Rural Need project. The aim of this project is to show the socio-economic picture of rural England, including its areas of … Read Article about Evidencing rural need: Parish Profile Reports
Over £1.6m National Lottery funding to support young people in Suffolk
A new project providing intensive support for young people in Suffolk to gain and sustain employment and education, launched on 22 March 2017. The Minding The Gap project was officially launched to over 70 attendees at Blackbourne Community Centre … Read Article about Over £1.6m National Lottery funding to support young people in Suffolk
Community Action Suffolk and voluntary sector survey
Start the survey here Community Action Suffolk (CAS) is carrying out a survey to evaluate the support services it currently provides and identify any gaps in its services. The survey will also identify the support needs of voluntary and community … Read Article about Community Action Suffolk and voluntary sector survey
Volunteer Suffolk website gets Police backing
A new volunteering website in Suffolk has received the seal of approval from the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner. Tim Passmore said the volunteer sector improved the quality of life for many people in the community and said that many would be … Read Article about Volunteer Suffolk website gets Police backing
“Minding The Gap” project launches on 22 March
Wednesday 22 March 2017 marks the launch of our exciting new project, Minding The Gap. This project provides targeted and intensive support for young people in Suffolk who are unemployed or economically inactive, who face significant … Read Article about “Minding The Gap” project launches on 22 March
Fully BOOKed networking event in Ipswich gets the VCSE sector talking
A room of 21 passionate people from the VCSE and statutory sectors joined our VCSE Locality Officer Kirsty Wilmot in Ipswich on 2 March 2017, to share ideas and get funding advice for their organisations. The event coincided with World Book Day, … Read Article about Fully BOOKed networking event in Ipswich gets the VCSE sector talking
Charity begins at home for volunteers in Suffolk thanks to new website
There is a new and easy way to discover volunteering opportunities in Suffolk, thanks to a website which launches today. Volunteer Suffolk has been created as a one-stop shop for people to discover how they can gift their time, and for local … Read Article about Charity begins at home for volunteers in Suffolk thanks to new website